Summer solstice soiree reminder!
A little darling of a poem by Mary Oliver and writing reflection
This is a friendly reminder that I am hosting a one-of-a-kind summer solstice event for women at Sugarloaf Open Space in Walnut Creek on Thursday, June 20, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Registration and details are here.
This gathering uniquely blends the sun's energy, nature, and rejuvenation. It's a chance to nourish your soul and immerse in the splendor of the summer solstice.
It offers you the promise of time away from the busyness of summer to celebrate the beauty, power, and promise of this new season and the radiance within you.
My intention for the evening is to nurture a sense of connection with our bodies, each other, and nature through gentle yoga, breathwork and meditation, intuitive writing, wonder, and intimate conversation.
Whether you're a seasoned yogini or a beginner, this workshop is designed to cater to everyone. I warmly welcome women of all experience levels.
I would be delighted if you joined me in co-creating this special evening as we welcome summer.
Find respite, peace, reflection, and inspiration at Sugarloaf Open Space, a serene outdoor location in the heart of Walnut Creek's backyard.
Your presence would truly make this event even more memorable and meaningful.
Registration and details are here.
If you know a woman who could use sun-kissed healing and relaxation, please share this newsletter and invite her to our summer solstice celebration. Thank you!
If you have questions about this summer solstice event or a private one, reply to this email or contact me at dvarellasyoga@gmail.com. I look forward to connecting!
The Summer Day
By Mary Oliver
Who made the world?
Who made the swan, and the black bear?
Who made the grasshopper?
This grasshopper, I mean-
the one who has flung herself out of the grass,
the one who is eating sugar out of my hand,
who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down-
who is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes.
Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes her face.
Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away.
I don’t know exactly what a prayer is.
I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down
into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,
how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields,
which is what I have been doing all day.
Tell me, what else should I have done?
Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon?
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?
Listen to Mary Oliver read this poem here.
At its core, this poem is a catalyst for change, a thought-provoking symbol that challenges us to rethink how we spend our days and make time for the simple affair of getting to know a grasshopper, falling to our knees in the grass.
We all have jobs, caretaking roles, responsibilities, and commitments, but the poem begs us to take time out of our busy lives to pay attention to and be amazed by nature's simplistic beauty and wonder—to the world around us.
To remember the preciousness of life as we all know nothing lasts forever, and everything we love dies too soon.
Taking time away from our to-do list and immersing ourselves in the outdoors replenishes our cups and souls, leaving us with a sense of capability and inspiration to satisfy our everyday responsibilities.
It plants the seed and reminds us of what is most meaningful.
Writing Reflection
I invite you to reflect on how you spend your time, not just on this day but every day, and what you want to experience more.
We will also dive more into this reflection at my summer solstice event!
